GTI Docs

Left to right: Marwan Sweedan, Surgeon from Iraq; Yudelka Artiles, MD from Dominican Republic; Dhuha Lamie Ali, MD from Iraq; Ali Makki, MD from Iraq and current medical resident at Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI)

What is GTI-DOCs?

GTI-DOCs (Global Talent Idaho Doctors) is a support and advisory collaborative of immigrant and refugee Medical Doctors (MD) and International Medical Graduates (IMG) that work together to connect with U.S. licensed physicians, universities, medical schools, hospitals, and relevant organizations to help MDs/IMGs find meaningful medical-related work and navigate through the USMLE process effectively and efficiently.

Can Refugee and Immigrant Medical Doctors Really Practice in the USA?

Yes, with the help and support of others to obtain informed advice, understand the USMLE process and navigate the red tape. The re-licensing/re-credentialing process is long, bureaucratic and difficult, but not impossible. If an internationally trained MD/IMG wants to obtain an U.S. MD license, it is critical that they understand the magnitude of how important it is to position themselves to be competitive in the U.S. medical residency selection process. The key elements to competitiveness include:

USMLE scores – competitive score range for IMGs is 240-245

Time since graduation from medical school – less time is better

Proof of U.S. clinical experience – working in the U.S. healthcare system is important

References from U.S. licensed Medical Doctors – the ability to meet and engage with U.S. medical physicians is most often dictated by your job and where you work

How Can GTI-DOCs Help Me?

GTI-DOCs assists with building a customized plan that is rational, practical, and equitable given the circumstances that can hinder an internationally educated MD’s/IMG’s efforts. GTI-DOCs helps identify options and viable pathways to U.S. MD licensing based on individual ambitions and resources available. Additionally, GTI-DOCs support each other in the USMLE process, connect each other to resources and advocate for one another.

Why is it Imporant to Help Immigrant and Refugee Medical Doctors License in the USA?

Ashley Davis, GTI Project Manager

Marwan Sweedan, M.B.Ch.B., CTBS

Every year, hundreds of new Americans leave everything behind, arriving in Idaho with advanced degrees, English language skills and successful but interrupted careers – as engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants, and scientists.Read More